Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Africa
  3. Tanzania
  4. What to see
  5. Zanzibar West
  6. Stone Town
  7. Dhow Countries Music Academy

Dhow Countries Music Academy, Stone Town

#22 among attractions in Stone Town

Universities and schools
Dhow Countries Music Academy location map
Map

Facts and practical information

Dhow Countries Music Academy is a place located in Stone Town (Zanzibar West region) and belongs to the category of universities and schools.

It is situated at an altitude of 20 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 6°9'33"S latitude and 39°11'29"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Dhow Countries Music Academy is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Kiwengwa (bus, 6 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Malindi Mosque (mosque, 2 min walk), The Big Tree (tree, 2 min walk), Ijumaa Mosque (mosque, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 6°9'33"S, 39°11'29"E
Address

Stone Town Tanzania

Contact
Social media
Add
Local time: 00:00
Weather:
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
  • Bus
  • transport iconBus
Stone TownAirportsStone TownBus stations
Stone Town
Day trips

Dhow Countries Music Academy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: House of Wonders, Darajani Market, Forodhani Gardens, Sultan's Palace.

  • house of wonders stone town~890 ftSW
    Museum

    House of Wonders, Stone Town

    5 min walk • The House of Wonders, a grandiose edifice in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, stands as a beacon of cultural history and architectural marvel. Officially known as Beit-al-Ajaib, this stately building was constructed in 1883 and holds the distinction of...

  • darajani market stone town~1420 ftSE
    Shopping, Flea market, Market

    Darajani Market, Stone Town

    7 min walk • The Darajani Market is the main bazaar in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is also known as Estella Market and informally as Marikiti Kuu. The market is located in Darajani Road, in the surroundings of the Anglican Cathedral of Christ.

  • forodhani gardens stone town~1380 ftSW
    Garden, Park

    Forodhani Gardens, Stone Town

    7 min walk • The Forodhani Gardens is a small park in the historical city of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The gardens are located along the main seawalk of Stone Town, just in front of the most famous buildings of Stone Town, i.e. the House of Wonders and the Old Fort.

  • sultans palace stone town~440 ftSW
    Museum

    Sultan's Palace, Stone Town

    3 min walk • The Sultan's Palace is one of the main historical buildings of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It is a 3-story building with merlon-decorated white walls, located in Mizingani Road, on the seafront, between the House of Wonders and the Old Dispensary.

  • st josephs cathedral stone town~1620 ftSW
    Church

    St. Joseph's Cathedral, Stone Town

    8 min walk • The Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Joseph is one of the most important historical buildings in Stone Town, Zanzibar, as well as one of its main visitor attractions.

  • christ church stone town~1440 ftS
    Historical place, Church

    Christ Church, Stone Town

    7 min walk • Christ Church is an Anglican cathedral in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It belongs to the Anglican Church of Tanzania. It is a landmark historical church, as well as one of the most prominent examples of early Christian architecture in East Africa.

  • old dispensary stone town~550 ftNE
    Architecture

    Old Dispensary, Stone Town

    3 min walk • The Old Dispensary, also known as Ithnashiri Dispensary, is a historical building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is located on the seafront, in Mizingani Road, halfway between the Palace Museum and the harbour.

  • malindi mosque stone town~230 ftE
    Mosque

    Malindi Mosque, Stone Town

    2 min walk • Malindi Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, located near the port. It stems from the 1830s but was possible built on the site of an elder mosque that might have dated back to the 17th century or earlier.

  • anglican cathedral stone town location map
    ~1600 ftS
    6°9'48"S • 39°11'33"E

    Anglican Cathedral, Stone Town

    8 min walk • Museum, Church

  • livingstones house stone town location map
    0.8 miE
    6°9'30"S • 39°12'8"E

    Livingstone's House, Stone Town

    20 min walk • Museum

  • ijumaa mosque stone town~360 ftE
    Mosque

    Ijumaa Mosque, Stone Town

    2 min walk • Ijumaa Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The mosque was completely renovated in 1994 in the modern arabesque style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dhow Countries Music Academy?

Nearby attractions include Malindi Mosque, Stone Town (2 min walk), The Big Tree, Stone Town (2 min walk), Ijumaa Mosque, Stone Town (2 min walk), Sultan's Palace, Stone Town (3 min walk).

How to get to Dhow Countries Music Academy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dhow Countries Music Academy:

Bus
  • Kiwengwa (6 min walk)
  • Daladala Nungwi (6 min walk)

Where to next? Visit zanzibar west Zanzibar West region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Tanzania.

Tanzania ▪ Arusha ▪ Dar es Salaam ▪ Dodoma ▪ Geita ▪ Iringa ▪ Kagera ▪ Katavi ▪ Kigoma ▪ Kilimanjaro ▪ Lindi ▪ Manyara ▪ Mara ▪ Mbeya ▪ Morogoro ▪ Mtwara ▪ Mwanza ▪ Njombe ▪ Pemba North ▪ Pemba South ▪ Pwani ▪ Rukwa ▪ Ruvuma ▪ Shinyanga ▪ Simiyu ▪ Singida ▪ Tabora ▪ Tanga ▪ Zanzibar North ▪ Zanzibar South and Central ▪ Zanzibar West